Senior Buyer

Our client, a provider of cryogenic and other services for the LNG industry is looking for a Senior Buyer to join their team in Houston, TX. This project is Canada’s opportunity to provide clean natural gas to growing markets in Asia. Once operational, this will be the cleanest LNG facility in the world, providing over 100 stable, family-supporting operations jobs for the lifetime of the project.

Responsibilities:
The Procurement and Subcontracts Specialist reports to the Procurement and Subcontracts Manager and will provide for the effective execution of procurement and subcontracting activities such as:
•Assist with the preparation of the Project Procurement and Subcontracts Plan.
•Assist with the setup of the project procurement and subcontract processes, procedures, templates, systems and reporting.
•Conduct procurement & subcontract activities aligned with budget, schedule, quality, cost, etc.
•Coordinates with internal project stakeholders to ensure the timely review and approval of all procurement and subcontract documentation, purchase orders and agreements.
•Executes Company procurement and subcontract activities.
•Ensures goods and services are contracted at competitive prices, while maintaining quality standards and schedules.
•Reviews RFP, bid recommendations and POs including terms and conditions, cost, schedule, inspection, expediting, buy downs, etc. to meet project requirements.
•Reviews subcontract RFQ, proposals, bid recommendations and service agreements including terms and conditions, cost, schedule and other contractual matters to meet project requirements.
•Ensures effective communication of project procurement and subcontract activities to the project team (purchasing, logistics, quality control surveillance, supplier quality, trade compliance, expediting, etc.).
•Maintains project budget information for procurement and subcontracting activities and reports same to management.
•Efficiently monitor, report and present key project performance indicators and procurement statistics to PMT Leadership; highlight any supplier and procurement activities that impact the project including both opportunities and/or potential risks.
•Evaluates and advises the Procurement and Subcontracts Manager regarding any procurement change orders and claims.
•Lead Company reviews and approvals of RFPs, commercial bid tabulations, purchase recommendations and purchase orders ensuring compliance with the project procurement plan, budget, schedule and cost.
•Identify, resolve and mitigate any issues relating to contractors and suppliers performance while ensuring a positive working relationships.
•Ensure that all supply chain activities within the area of responsibility are carried out in accordance to RGE Core Values, the Ethics Policy, and the Supply Chain Code of Conduct.

Educations and Qualifications:
•Bachelors’ Degree in Business or a related field from an accredited university.
•15 + years’ procurement/subcontracting experience in major capital projects in the petroleum industry.
•Minimum 5 years’ experience representing the operating company • Prior LNG experience highly desired.
•Strong competence across multiple Supply Chain Management functional areas (procurement, contracting, logistics, warehousing, etc.).
•Experienced in negotiating contracts, subcontracts, and pricing agreements.
•Experienced in issuing correspondence, assessing changes and claims, analysis of progress and processing of invoices.
•Experienced in full cycle contracting and procurement - tendering, tender evaluation, clarification, negotiation, formation and execution through to completion and close out.
•Demonstrated ability for development of reports for and presentations to management. • Expertise with a variety of computer programs (e.g. MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) • Demonstrated interpersonal/teambuilding skills.
•Strong written and oral communication skills.
•Ability to build relationships quickly in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural, and multi-company environments.
•Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities within tight time frames.

Additional Requirements:
•Willing to see the project through long term.
•Will be located in Contractor’s office in Houston, TX for the EPC phase of the project.
•A valid driver’s license and passport as may be required visits to vendors’ works.